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Yakima Resident Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $59,000 in COVID-19 Relief Funds

July 22, 2022
Yakima resident pleads guilty to fraudulently obtaining more than $59,000 in covid-19 relief funds - photo licensed by shore news network.

Yakima, Washington – Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced today that Karla Padilla, age 48, of Yakima, …

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Three Individuals Plead Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining Pandemic Unemployment Benefits for Virginia Prison Inmates

July 21, 2022
Three individuals plead guilty to fraudulently obtaining pandemic unemployment benefits for virginia prison inmates - photo licensed by shore news network.

RICHMOND, Va. – Three individuals pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to use the personal identifying information (PII) of Virginia prison inmates in order …

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Former Postal Service Mail Carrier Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges for Stealing Mail and Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-19 Jobless Benefits

July 11, 2022
Former postal service mail carrier pleads guilty to federal charges for stealing mail and fraudulently obtaining covid-19 jobless benefits - photo licensed by shore news network.

          LOS ANGELES – A former United States Postal Service (USPS) mail carrier pleaded guilty today to federal criminal charges for scheming to steal more …

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Six People Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining Loans Meant To Help Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic

July 7, 2022
Six people charged with fraudulently obtaining loans meant to help small businesses during covid-19 pandemic - photo licensed by shore news network.

NEWARK, N.J. – Six Essex County, New Jersey, residents were arrested today for scheming to fraudulently obtain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, U.S. Attorney Philip …

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Woodford County Man Sentenced to 42 Months for Fraudulently Obtaining COVID Relief Loans

July 7, 2022
Woodford county man sentenced to 42 months for fraudulently obtaining covid relief loans - photo licensed by shore news network.

LEXINGTON, Ky. – A Versailles, Ky., man, Randall “Rocky” Blankenship, Jr., 49, was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison on Thursday, by U.S. District …

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Charlotte Woman Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud Conspiracy For Falsely Obtaining Coronavirus Relief Funds

June 29, 2022
Charlotte woman pleads guilty to wire fraud conspiracy for falsely obtaining coronavirus relief funds - photo licensed by shore news network.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Yesenia Rodriguez, 25, of Charlotte, appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge David S. Cayer today and pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit wire …

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Colorado Couple Indicted for Fraud and Illegally Obtaining COVID-19 PPP Funds

June 28, 2022
Colorado couple indicted for fraud and illegally obtaining covid-19 ppp funds - photo licensed by shore news network.

DENVER – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces Ronald Philip Wallace, age 65, and Stace Yater Wallace, age 67, were indicted …

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Superseding Indictment Charges Former Executive Director of Maryland Environmental Service for Allegedly Falsifying Documents, Wire Fraud, and Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $276,731

June 28, 2022
Superseding indictment charges former executive director of maryland environmental service for allegedly falsifying documents, wire fraud, and fraudulently obtaining more than $276,731 - photo licensed by shore news network.

Baltimore, Maryland – A federal grand jury has returned a superseding indictment adding an additional charge against Roy C. McGrath, age 52, of Naples, Florida, …

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Camden County Woman Admits Fraudulently Obtaining 30 Loans Meant to Help Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic

June 28, 2022
Camden county woman admits fraudulently obtaining 30 loans meant to help small businesses during covid-19 pandemic - photo licensed by shore news network.

CAMDEN, N.J. – A Camden County, New Jersey, resident today admitted conspiring to fraudulently obtain 30 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and Economic Injury Disaster …

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Former Warren County Businessman Admits Fraudulently Obtaining $1.8 Million in COVID-19 Loans Meant for Small Businesses

June 28, 2022
Former warren county businessman admits fraudulently obtaining $1. 8 million in covid-19 loans meant for small businesses - photo licensed by shore news network.

NEWARK, N.J. – A Warren County, New Jersey, businessman today admitted fraudulently obtaining nearly $1.8 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, U.S. Attorney …

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Four Plead Guilty to Obtaining Nearly $5 Million in Fraudulent PPP Loans

June 28, 2022
Four plead guilty to obtaining nearly $5 million in fraudulent ppp loans - photo licensed by shore news network.

Charleston, South Carolina — Lori Hammond, 53 of Summerville, Catherine (“Cassie”) Needham, 36, of Manning, Jontrell Wright, 35, of Holly Hill, and Christopher Conrad, 39, …

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Vancouver Real Estate Developer Faces Federal Charges for Fraudulently Obtaining Covid-Relief Program Funds, Laundering Proceeds

June 17, 2022
Vancouver real estate developer faces federal charges for fraudulently obtaining covid-relief program funds, laundering proceeds - photo licensed by shore news network.

PORTLAND, Ore.—A federal grand jury in Portland has returned an indictment charging a real estate developer residing in Vancouver, Washington, and Lake Havasu, Arizona, with …

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California Man Sentenced To Prison For Fraudulently Obtaining Over 700 Credit Card Numbers To Purchase $500,000 In Las Vegas Event Tickets

June 16, 2022
California man sentenced to prison for fraudulently obtaining over 700 credit card numbers to purchase $500,000 in las vegas event tickets - photo licensed by shore news network.

LAS VEGAS – A California resident was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge James C. Mahan to five years in prison followed by three years …

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Five people face federal charges for fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funding

June 13, 2022
Five people face federal charges for fraudulently obtaining covid-19 relief funding - photo licensed by shore news network.

SAVANNAH, GA:  Five people face charges including bank and wire fraud for allegedly using false information to secure thousands of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds. …

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Orange County Man Agrees to Plead Guilty to Federal Charges for Obtaining More Than $5 Million in COVID Loans for Sham Companies

June 3, 2022
Orange county man agrees to plead guilty to federal charges for obtaining more than $5 million in covid loans for sham companies - photo licensed by shore news network.

          LOS ANGELES – An Orange County man has agreed to plead guilty to federal criminal charges that he fraudulently obtained more than $5 million …

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Orange County Man Agrees to Plead Guilty to Federal Charges for Obtaining More Than $5 Million in COVID Loans for Sham Companies

June 3, 2022
Orange county man agrees to plead guilty to federal charges for obtaining more than $5 million in covid loans for sham companies - photo licensed by shore news network.

          LOS ANGELES – An Orange County man has agreed to plead guilty to federal criminal charges that he fraudulently obtained more than $5 million …

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Northern Virginia Resident Settles Allegations of Fraudulently Obtaining Paycheck Protection Program Loans

May 24, 2022
Northern virginia resident settles allegations of fraudulently obtaining paycheck protection program loans - photo licensed by shore news network.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Latifa Brooks, a resident of McLean, has agreed to pay $107,347 to settle a civil fraud case alleging that she fraudulently applied …

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Woodmere Man Pleads Guilty to Obtaining Stolen Credit Card Information and Using it to Purchase Gasoline

May 20, 2022
Woodmere man pleads guilty to obtaining stolen credit card information and using it to purchase gasoline - photo licensed by shore news network.

Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that Charles E. Smith, Jr., 52, of Woodmere, Ohio, pleaded guilty on May 19, 2022, to an Information …

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Spokane Resident Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $50,000 in COVID-19 Relief Funds

May 18, 2022
Spokane resident pleads guilty to fraudulently obtaining more than $50,000 in covid-19 relief funds - photo licensed by shore news network.

Spokane, Washington – Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced today that Roshon Edward Thomas, 52, of Spokane, …

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Butte nurse charged with unlawfully obtaining opiates from four health care facilities

May 16, 2022
Butte nurse charged with unlawfully obtaining opiates from four health care facilities - photo licensed by shore news network.

MISSOULA — A Butte nurse suspected of illegally obtaining opiates from four health care facilities in three communities appeared for arraignment on an indictment today, …

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Orange County Man Sentenced to 2½ Years in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining $1.5 Million in COVID-Relief Loans

May 9, 2022
Orange county man sentenced to 2½ years in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining $1. 5 million in covid-relief loans - photo licensed by shore news network.

          SANTA ANA, California – An Orange County man was sentenced today to 30 months in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining more than $1.5 million …

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Dentist Pleads Guilty to Unlawfully Obtaining Medicaid Funds and Paying Recruiters to Refer Medicaid Beneficiaries to His Dental Office in Exchange for Kickbacks

May 6, 2022
Dentist pleads guilty to unlawfully obtaining medicaid funds and paying recruiters to refer medicaid beneficiaries to his dental office in exchange for kickbacks - photo licensed by shore news network.

Greenbelt, Maryland – Edward T. Buford III, age 70, of Silver Spring, Maryland, pleaded guilty on May 4, 2022, to conspiracy to commit mail fraud …

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Lebanon County Man Sentenced To 10 Months’ Imprisonment For Fraudulently Obtaining Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

May 5, 2022
Lebanon county man sentenced to 10 months’ imprisonment for fraudulently obtaining pandemic unemployment assistance - photo licensed by shore news network.

HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Luis Mercado, age 44, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was sentenced yesterday …

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Dallas, Texas Man Sentenced for Illegally Obtaining Money from Pre-Paid Debit Cards

April 29, 2022
Dallas, texas man sentenced for illegally obtaining money from pre-paid debit cards - photo licensed by shore news network.

SHREVEPORT, La. – United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Chukwuma N. Okoye, Jr., 38, of Dallas, Texas, has been sentenced by United States …

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Loves Park Woman Sentenced to 3 Years in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1 Million From Employer

April 19, 2022
Loves park woman sentenced to 3 years in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining more than $1 million from employer - photo licensed by shore news network.

ROCKFORD — A Loves Park woman was sentenced today to three years in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining more than $1 million from her employer. In addition to …

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Santa Clarita Man Sentenced to Nearly 3½ Years in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-Relief Loans

April 18, 2022
Santa clarita man sentenced to nearly 3½ years in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining covid-relief loans - photo licensed by shore news network.

          LOS ANGELES – A Santa Clarita man was sentenced today to 41 months in federal prison for attempting to steal millions of dollars in …

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Ulster County Dentist Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Acquiring and Obtaining Oxycodone

April 13, 2022
Ulster county dentist pleads guilty to fraudulently acquiring and obtaining oxycodone - photo licensed by shore news network.

ALBANY, NEW YORK – Vivian Letizia, age 63, of Stone Ridge, New York, pled guilty today to acquiring and obtaining a controlled substance by misrepresentation, …

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Baltimore Man Admits to Fraudulently Obtaining Cares Act Paycheck Protection Plan Loans While on Probation and Pre-Trial Release and Defrauding Businesses of Over $1,000,000

April 5, 2022
Baltimore man admits to fraudulently obtaining cares act paycheck protection plan loans while on probation and pre-trial release and defrauding businesses of over $1,000,000 - photo licensed by shore news network.

Baltimore, Maryland –Keon Ball, age 45, of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft in relation to multiple identity …

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Council Bluffs Nurse Sentenced for Fraudulently Obtaining Narcotics

March 23, 2022
Council bluffs nurse sentenced for fraudulently obtaining narcotics - photo licensed by shore news network.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA – Jadelyn Marie Maher, age 39, of Council Bluffs, was sentenced yesterday in federal court to six months in prison for Acquiring …

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Camden County Man Admits Fraudulently Obtaining Paycheck Protection Program Loan

March 14, 2022
Camden county man admits fraudulently obtaining paycheck protection program loan - photo licensed by shore news network.

CAMDEN, N.J. – A Camden County, New Jersey, man today admitted fraudulently obtaining a federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan of $237,500, U.S. Attorney Philip …

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Two sentenced for illegally obtaining nearly 50 tons of cheese and more

March 9, 2022
Two sentenced for illegally obtaining nearly 50 tons of cheese and more - photo licensed by shore news network.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Two women have been sent to prison following their convictions of conspiracy and committing $1.2 million in food stamp fraud, announced U.S. …

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Vista Man Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining More than $300,000 in Unemployment Benefits

March 4, 2022
Vista man pleads guilty to fraudulently obtaining more than $300,000 in unemployment benefits - photo licensed by shore news network.

Assistant U. S. Attorneys Michael A. Deshong and Alicia Williams (619) 546-9290 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY—March 4, 2022 SAN DIEGO – Darris Cotton of Vista pleaded …

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Foreign Service Officer and Former Spouse Sentenced for Obtaining U.S. Citizenship by Fraud

February 22, 2022
Foreign service officer and former spouse sentenced for obtaining u. S. Citizenship by fraud - photo licensed by shore news network.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A California woman and Russian-born man were sentenced last week to a term of prison of 15 and 6 months, respectively, for …

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Twin Brothers Facing Federal Charges for Allegedly Obtaining Over $1 Million in Covid-19 Loans and Unemployment Insurance Benefits

February 17, 2022
Twin brothers facing federal charges for allegedly obtaining over $1 million in covid-19 loans and unemployment insurance benefits - photo licensed by shore news network.

Greenbelt, Maryland – A federal criminal complaint has been filed charging Jerry Phillips, age 24, of Temple Hills, Maryland, for the federal charges of wire …

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Two South Bay Executives Charged With Fraud In Obtaining “Specialty Occupation” Visas

February 12, 2022
Two south bay executives charged with fraud in obtaining “specialty occupation” visas - photo licensed by shore news network.

SAN JOSE – Namrata Patnaik and Kartiki Parekh appeared in federal court today to face an indictment charging them both with visa fraud and conspiracy …

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Bronx, New York, Woman Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining Over $200,000 Worth of iPhones

February 10, 2022

NEWARK, N.J. – A Bronx woman was sentenced today to 21 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining over $200,000 worth of Apple iPhones, U.S. Attorney …

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One-Time EDD Employee Sentenced to More Than 5 Years in Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining Nearly $4.3 Million in COVID Relief Funds

February 5, 2022
Covid-19 pandemic fraud

          RIVERSIDE, California – A former California Employment Development Department (EDD) employee was sentenced today to 63 months in federal prison for causing nearly 200 …

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Suburban Chicago Man Charged With Fraudulently Obtaining Unemployment Benefits

February 3, 2022
Suburban chicago man charged with fraudulently obtaining unemployment benefits - photo licensed by shore news network.

CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago man has been charged in federal court with fraudulently obtaining unemployment benefits in the names of hundreds of individuals whose …

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Downtown Los Angeles Man Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining Credit Cards He Used at Luxury Retail Shops

January 31, 2022
Downtown los angeles man sentenced to 4 years in prison for fraudulently obtaining credit cards he used at luxury retail shops - photo licensed by shore news network.

          LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles man was sentenced today to 48 months in federal prison for leading a conspiracy that fraudulently obtained American …

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Baldwin Hills Man Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charge for Fraudulently Obtaining Luxury Cars from Victims Who Wanted Out of Their Leases

January 21, 2022

          LOS ANGELES – A Baldwin Hills man pleaded guilty today to a federal criminal charge for conning victims nationwide into giving him their high-end …

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Banker sentenced for obtaining hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraudulent loans

January 14, 2022

SAVANNAH, GA: A former commercial loan officer at a Chatham County bank was sentenced to prison after admitting he obtained hundreds of thousands of dollars …

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Attempted Armed Robber on the Loose in D.C. who fled without obtaining property

January 13, 2022
Attempted armed robber on the loose in d. C. Who fled without obtaining property - photo licensed by shore news network.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in reference to an …

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Pharmacy Manager Indicted for Tampering with a Consumer Product and Obtaining Opiates By Fraud

January 13, 2022
Pharmacy manager indicted for tampering with a consumer product and obtaining opiates by fraud - photo licensed by shore news network.

The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that Brian Thomas Badgley, 37, of Waterbury, Vermont appeared yesterday in United …

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Companies Agree to Pay $1.15 Million to Resolve Allegations of Fraud in Obtaining Army Contracts Reserved for Eligible Small Businesses

January 12, 2022

DENVER – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces that Idaho-based Native American Services Corp. (NASCO) and Texas-based Mirador Enterprises, Inc. …

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New Jersey Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining and Selling Three Tom Brady Super Bowl Rings, One of Which Sold for $337,000

December 20, 2021
New jersey man charged with fraudulently obtaining and selling three tom brady super bowl rings, one of which sold for $337,000 - photo licensed by shore news network.

          LOS ANGELES – Federal prosecutors today filed fraud charges against a New Jersey man who allegedly posed as a former player for the New …

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Sussex County Man Sentenced to 64 Months in Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining $5.6 Million Loan Meant to Help Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic

December 16, 2021
Covid-19 pandemic fraud

NEWARK, N.J. – A Sussex County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 64 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining a federal Paycheck Protection Program …

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Baltimore Woman Facing Federal Indictment for Allegedly Obtaining More Than $1.6 Million in Federal Funds Intended to Relieve Financial Distress Caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic

December 15, 2021
Covid-19 pandemic fraud

Baltimore, Maryland – A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Nichelle Henson, age 35, of Baltimore, Maryland, for false statements and bank fraud …

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Middlesex Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Paycheck Protection Program Fraud Scheme and Obtaining Funds from Stolen and Altered U.S. Treasury Check

December 9, 2021
Middlesex man sentenced to 30 months in prison for paycheck protection program fraud scheme and obtaining funds from stolen and altered u. S. Treasury check - photo licensed by shore news network.

TRENTON, N.J. – A Middlesex County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for fraudulently receiving Payment Protection Program (PPP) funds …

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Loves Park Woman Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1 Million From Employer

December 6, 2021
Loves park woman pleads guilty to fraudulently obtaining more than $1 million from employer - photo licensed by shore news network.

ROCKFORD — A Loves Park woman has pleaded guilty to a federal charge accusing her of fraudulently obtaining more than $1 million from her employer. TAMMY E. …

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Lebanon County Man Pleads Guilty To Fraudulently Obtaining Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

December 1, 2021
Covid-19 pandemic fraud

HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on November 30, 2021, Luis Mercado, age 44, of Lebanon, …

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